Here’s a savory, flaky, cheesy hand pie recipe that’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or party snacks.
🥧 Cheesy Chicken, Ham & Spinach Hand Pies
Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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1 cup cooked ham, diced
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup frozen, thawed & well drained)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
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½ cup cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Dough:
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2 refrigerated pie crusts (or 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed)
For Finishing:
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1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
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Optional: sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Filling
In a large bowl, mix:
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Chicken
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Ham
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Spinach
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Mozzarella
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Cream cheese
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Parmesan
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Garlic & seasonings
Stir until evenly combined. The mixture should be creamy but not watery.
3. Prepare the Dough
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Roll out pie crusts slightly.
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Cut into 4–5 inch circles (use a bowl or cutter).
You should get about 8–10 circles total.
4. Fill & Seal
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Place 2–3 tablespoons filling in the center of each circle.
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Fold dough over to form a half-moon.
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Press edges with a fork to seal.
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Cut a small slit in the top for steam.
5. Brush & Bake
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Brush tops with egg wash.
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Sprinkle with seasoning if desired.
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Bake for 18–25 minutes, until golden brown.
Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead & Storage
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Refrigerate up to 3 days
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Freeze unbaked pies and bake straight from frozen (add 5–7 minutes)
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Reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispiness
Optional Add-Ins
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Sautéed mushrooms
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Red pepper flakes for heat
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Swap ham for bacon
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Add a spoonful of Alfredo sauce for extra creaminess
If you’d like, I can also give you an air fryer version or a homemade dough recipe 😊